How to use Marsala color in the interior?

Color features

To describe the color of Marsala, you need to understand its origin. To obtain this tone, burgundy and brown are mixed. The finished shade of Marsala is somewhat reminiscent of wine, but it is slightly warmer and even redder.

In 2015, Marsala was voted shade of the year by the Pantone Color Institute.

To apply wine color correctly, you need to know it. features:

• Marsala-colored walls visually reduce the space. As with any dark surface.
• Marsala upholstered furniture gives a touch of sophistication, elegance, even elegance.
• Red within the range stimulates and increases appetite, in nurseries and kitchens should be used with caution. But in bedrooms, bathrooms and other rooms with mirrors, Marsala color is more than appropriate: it improves the tone of the face.
• A soft undertone will help create a pleasant, calm atmosphere in any room.

The wine shade is used in interior design as the main one - for example, for decorating walls, furniture, and other large surfaces. And as an accent: pillows, curtains and other textiles in a velvet texture look incredibly sophisticated.

What colors can you combine with?

If we disassemble the color of Marsala into its components, we get red, blue and brown. Accordingly, the most harmonious combinations will be with these tones in their purest form. For example, a burgundy sofa on a blue wall looks appropriate, albeit in contrast.

Of course, Marsala is also combined with neutral colors: white, gray, beige, black. In the first case, the background is made white, and burgundy is used as an accent: a sofa, pillows, curtains.

It is better to do the same with gray and beige: the room will remain light, but notes of drama will appear in it.

With black, which color will be the main one, the main thing is to take into account the size of the premises. The duet, although neutral, is too dark, therefore it is suitable only for large areas.

If you are looking for a bright combination with Marsala color in the interior - take a closer look at the green. At the same time, what kind of room will turn out depends on the shade of the latter: with turquoise, the interior will be cold, with olive - warm. The combination of red with green along the color wheel is called contrasting and is the most active possible.

Marsala colors in the interior can be combined with other red shades - from cardinal and scarlet to carrot. Such a pair is called analogous or analog, it is considered the least active.

In what styles is it appropriate to use?

Marsala originally appeared in furniture color in classic style... In English classics, Marsala echoes with a shade of mahogany, emphasizing expensive furniture favorably. It is used for upholstery of armchairs and sofas, in fabric decor, as wallpaper on the walls.

Modern interpretations represent color differently. It has become matte and more and more often decorates the walls. At the same time, finishing does not require additional decor - monochromatic burgundy surfaces are elegant in themselves.

Furniture facades can also be matte: for example, a kitchen or a wardrobe. In fabrics, Marsala has remained classic - in velor or velvet on pillows, curtains, upholstery.

Oddly enough, such a rich color was also loved in ascetic styles: scandi and loft... In industrial design, wine velvet creates a contrast between luxury and poverty, in Scandinavian it stands out favorably against the background of white walls.

Uses in furniture and decor

From the previous section, it is clear that the main use of Marsala in furniture is velor or velvet upholstery. Thanks to the pile, the color looks even deeper and more elegant. Looks great both on its own and in combination with wood, gilding.

A sofa in the shade of Marsala will become the main accent of any room, armchairs will help to emphasize details, they will fit a neutral sofa. If you need a very slight accent, choose comfortable ottomans.

Marsala favorably emphasizes not only soft armchairs, but also austere cabinet wardrobes. Both matte and glossy textures look appropriate - it all depends on the chosen style.

Wine decor - primarily fabrics. Heavy curtains reminiscent of a theater curtain, cozy pillows, throws and even carpets! With a correctly chosen palette, textiles will create the right mood, make the space more comfortable.

How does it look in the interior of the rooms?

This is not to say that Marsala is or is not suitable for certain spaces. It all depends on the variant of its use, the style of the interior, the color combination.

Living room

Marsala color in living room interiors is usually used in furniture, or more precisely, in a soft cozy sofa. Any suitable model. From the sophisticated couch-head couch to more modern options with bulky cushions.

Bedroom

If you want to paint the walls in the color of Marsala, then the interior of the bedroom is perfect for this task. It creates the necessary darkening and coziness that is so necessary in this room. The only caveat - the red undertone can interfere with sleep, but it can be drowned out by cold white, gray, blue, green.

Kitchen

Wine-colored facades seem overkill? Use it in small but significant items: bar stool upholstery, apron. Or order burgundy doors only for the bottom row of cabinets, making the top ones white or gray.

Appliances in dark red look stylish and can serve as a useful decor.

Hallway

Since textiles and decor are practically not used in the corridor, the only option to apply a wine color here is to paint the walls with it. It is not necessary to paint over completely - choose one accent side or decorate the lower half with another material (clapboard, panels).

Bathroom

Considering that plumbing is usually white, Marsala will be an excellent background for it: white on dark always looks advantageous. To prevent the interior from turning out boring, complement it with color green or orange accents.

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Marsala is synonymous with high cost in interior design. If you want to make your apartment more sophisticated, this tone is perfect!